Religions (en. Religions)

/ʁe.li.ʒjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A system of beliefs regarding spiritual matters.

Religions offer answers to the great questions of existence.

Les religions offrent des réponses aux grandes questions de l’existence.

Ritual practices related to a spiritual belief.

Each religion has its own rituals and traditions.

Chaque religion a ses propres rituels et traditions.

Adherence to a set of doctrines and spiritual values.

Individuals can be associated with different religions.

Les individus peuvent être rattachés à différentes religions.

From the Latin 'religio', which means 'link, obligation to God, fear of God'.

state religion

A religion officially recognized by a government.

religion d'État

to practice one's religion

To actively participate in the rites or beliefs of a religion.

pratiquer sa religion

freedom of religion

The right to practice the religion of one's choice without persecution.

liberté de religion

rites

Traditional rituals associated with religious practices.

rites

spirituality

Search for meaning or transcendence outside religious doctrines.

spiritualité

belief

Personal conviction or faith in a particular truth.

croyance

Fanatical religious.

This guy is really a 'religionist' when he talks about his faith.

Ce type est vraiment un 'religionniste' lorsqu'il parle de sa foi.

A person who blindly follows dogmas.

She has become a little too 'religious' in her opinions.

Elle est devenue un peu trop 'religieuse' dans ses opinions.